A Fancy Shoeshine Stop

You’re at the Grove. Buying some presents. Dodging fake snowflakes and Mario Lopez. Goes without saying,
you might need to take a load off. Maybe get an old-school shoeshine. Check out the new stand near the
valet—stocked with three chairs, a flat-screen and take-home shine kits. Sure, those fit in a stocking.

The Hermosillo Gets Pork Buns

You were in Highland Park, having wine at Hermosillo—that new spot from some Covell guys. You waved over a
cheese plate. Problem: there was no cheese plate. No food at all, actually. Problem solved: now there is.
Think steamed pork buns, fried pickles and crispy brussels sprouts. And yes, a cheese plate.

Saturday

BARBER WIRE

Soon: New A.O.C. First: This.

So, big A.O.C. news: after 10 years, it’s moving into the Il Covo spot. But before that launches,
there’s a pop-up called Barbershop happening upstairs. It’s... not a barbershop. Rather: a chef’s
table for 16. That’s it. Two seatings. Six courses. Six wines. You like those odds.